“... I will not forget you.
Behold, I have engraved you
on the palms of my hands...”
IS. 49:15b-16a
GOING DEEPER & STARTING NEW!
After a few days of “vacation” in-country, we crossed the border back to our city and jumped into summer craziness! Our lease on our new place came through, the crate was delivered & we have moved into our 10th place in the last 12 months. It’s SO exciting to have our own, familiar things for the first time in over a year!
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| Playing with toys that hadn't been seen in a year! |
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| It's all there!! |
The end of June began the time of welcoming teams from the US to work here! There have been 2 groups from the States so far and the 3rd group arrived this week. It’s been a busy time of learning how to lead, encourage, work with and serve groups here in our city. Our teammates have been so patient with us as they lead us through our new responsibilities with this part of our work.
Last week, we had a group 8 from our home town. Though it was super hard to say goodbye, it was amazing to see their familiar faces and have sweet fellowship together. One of the sweetest memories was of A trying to hold as many of their hands as possible... all at once! We also got the biggest care package in the history of the world! It was amazing to feel so loved and remembered.
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| On the way to the airport! |
We have had brand new experiences too- it was my first time leading wr-ship and handing out the Word on the street, it was An’s first time leading the group through their thoughts, experiences, and encouraging them in the Word of the L’d.
An has had some deep conversations with Joseph lately. He has been listening to the book of Jn in his local language (provided by recent translation on MP3!) and he really seems to be seeking the L’d. Andrew is bringing him to our new place this week- it is about a 25min walk from our other apartment, where they met by the trashcan just a few short months ago.
I met a new girl who seems open to hearing about the Truth. “Ima” has stopped by several times to visit. She loves to talk and always seems full of questions about what in the world we are doing here. :) Also, though Mia isn’t watching A & G anymore, she still stops by and I had the opportunity to share the Truth again with her as well as clarify that we’re “the ones” who stand on the street corner almost every day, offering the Book to anyone who will take it.
CELEBRATIONS & REQUESTS:
- The first 2 groups this summer have already given out over 1000 packets of the Truth in our city!!
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- Our home group had 8 people come work with us here this week- it was an AMAZING encouragement!
- Our new caregiver, Belle, has been a wonderful for A & G! She is a bel:ever & seems to really love us.
- An’s mom, Janice has made an amazing recovery! She is feeling great, looking even better, and planning to come see us!
- We have (mostly) moved into our new apartment! Our crate came and we’re settling in!
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- Please be lifting up the people who have received one of the packets.. Please ask that the L’d will guard them from the police in their country and ask Him to burn the Truth into their hearts.
- Please lift up the next 2 groups that will be here throughout the rest of this month. Also, please ask that the people here would be receptive of the Truth.
- Please think of our kiddos while we are transitioning yet again. Please ask the F’ther to give us increased patience with them.
- Please remember our M friends, Joseph, Mia and Ima. Please ask Dad to soften their hearts, give them dreams that J is Truth and that He would give us His words when we are able to share with them.
Lifting you up as well,
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